Immerse yourself
The Dell is a beautiful, creative and versatile space to host a retreat or event of any kind. We love to fill our Tipi space in the woods with creative workshops, foot stomping gigs and beautiful supper clubs beneath the pines, check out our line up below and catch something interesting during your holiday.
Do get in touch if you're considering bringing your own event to the Dell.
The Dell is right in the heart of the Cairngorms and on the edge of the Abernethy Forest the Dell is a peaceful place with great access to true wilderness. Accommodation is versatile and our studio space is set within the forest in our Scandinavian Tipi.
We make sure your guests have the environment that allows them to relax and gain the most from the retreat and we also have a couple of fantastic recommendations for catering.
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Spring 2025
Soundscape meditation walk
1 Mar - 31 May
Anytime
£20
Music has been our true tonic over the last little while and we have built a stack of our 'Woodland Wireless' playlists on Spotify to form a connection with the woods, even when you're not able to visit.
Soundscape draws from this library, carefully selecting tracks that stir us and resonate with the landscape surrounding us to take us on a meditative musical journey into the deeper, more hidden trails surrounding the Dell.
Each walk takes around an hour and will be punctuated with birdsong interludes and hot cups.
Only requirements are Premium Spotify account, good headphones and some sturdy footwear.
This is available all year round.
Gather Inn
4 Apr - 31 May
5 - 10pm
After the roaring success of last year, we are so excited to be brining back the 'Gather Inn', our Friday night pub night in the tipi.
A space for you to unwind on a Friday evening and kick off your weekend in the right way, we'll even have cold frothy draft beer on rotation by the brilliant organic Black Isle Brewery!
The tipi has always been the perfect space for gathering together and enjoying a drink around the fire, but to top it off we will be joined (most Fridays) by 'Highland Slice' serving up tasty pizzas from his gorgeous horsebox. You will order directly with Andrew ahead of time via his Facebook or Instagram page (Highland Slice) but can then dine with us in the tipi or just come along for a few drinks, some good craic and nice tunes.
Our 'Gather Inn' nights will be starting from Friday 4th April and will be running all the way through summer and in to autumn, minus the odd Friday where we have other events running. We will be open from 5 - 10pm, with children welcome until 8pm
The Gather Inn will NOT be running on the following dates:
23rd May, 13th June, 29th August, 4th and 18th September
We really can't wait to get going again, it's always the highlight of our week! Hope to see you here x
Arm Knitting Blanket Workshop
19 Apr
11 - 1pm
£80
Come spend a morning in our tipi with Sophie of 'Forest and Dot' to make your very own arm knitted throw. The throws are perfect for any interior, great to snuggle under on those chilly evenings or the perfect present for a loved one!
Using just your arms and a giant ball of yarn you will be guided every step of the way to make your beautiful new throw and also enjoy a delicious homemade cream tea after the workshop.
Suitable for all levels, please get in touch to book
Rewild Retreat
21 - 25 Apr
Join the wonderful Beth Thom of Wild Things Yoga and experience the healing magic of rewilding: the process of restoration which releases control and allows nature to take care of itself, returning to a wilder, more connected state of being. Just as our natural environment needs wild space to grow and flourish, we need to return to our wild, true essence in order to grow.
Beth invites you to join her for this five day immersive retreat here at The Dell. With morning and evening yoga sessions, mindful forest bathing walks, fireside conversations, invigorating wild swimming, wholesome meals and plenty of time to slow down in nature’s embrace, you will listen to the whispers of intuition that are heard all around, finding a deeper trust for the wildness that resides within you. Whether you seek a deeper connection to the natural world around you or to your own inner world within, this retreat offers a peaceful sanctuary for rest, renewal, reconnection and rewilding.
Please get in touch for for information
Woven in Wildness- a Creative Retreat with Ellis O'Connor
29 - 30 Apr
£395
Join the fabulously talented Ellis O'Connor for a two-day art retreat, where creative play meets rest and rejuvenation.
Immerse yourself in a supportive and inspiring environment as we explore mixed-media materials and alternative mark-making techniques designed to ignite your imagination and encourage bold, expressive creation. This retreat is about embracing the process rather than focusing on the outcome—allowing you to experiment freely, make mistakes, and uncover fresh perspectives in your art.
Between sessions, take time to enjoy the serene beauty of the Cairngorms, unwind in the cosy surroundings of The Dell, and connect with like-minded individuals in a nurturing retreat atmosphere. This is your invitation to pause, play, and create—an opportunity to rediscover the joy of making art in one of Scotland's most magical settings.
Both Tuesday and Wednesday's workshops will run from 10.30am - 4.30pm. Lunch is included and we have bed and breakfast rooms available here at The Dell for a price of £80 per person per night or £140 per couple per night.
Get in touch to book in with Ellis
Beyond Fitness Retreat
5 - 9 May
from £895
The lovely Kim of Beyond Fitness has a gorgeous offering of 4 night yoga and fitness retreat here at The Dell. You can expect morning yoga classes in the tipi, woodland hikes, bike rides to Loch Garten for a cold water swim and plenty of garden workouts.
This retreat is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself physically, meet like-minded people, immerse in the outdoors and nourish your body with delicious food. There are single or shared room availability and, as well as the four nights stay, the price of the retreat includes 3 delicious meals per day and all fitness activities. If this sounds like a good fit for you then please do get in touch.
In the Woods...with Rachel Sermanni and Louis Abbott
31 May
7 - 11pm
£20
Join us in the tipi for an intimate evening of song and merriment with the gorgeous pairing of Rachel Sermanni and Louis Abbott, dear old friends of The Dell. We really can't wait to have them back and for them to kick off the first of our 'In the Woods' gigs for 2025.
Rachel Sermanni, originally from just along the road in Carrbridge, is a renowned writer, musician and artist who has been gracing the Sottish folk scene with her stunning vocals and poetic song writing skills since 2011. Add in to the mix the unique and captivating voice of Louis Abbott of Glasgow based band Admiral Fallow, along with his witty banter and crowd pleasing chat, and we have ourselves a beautiful night of music and laughter in the tipi. Rachel and Louis are no strangers to performing together and with their wonderful chemistry and mesmerising voices that complement each other so beautifully, you will definitely be left wanting more.
Doors and bar opens at 7pm with music starting at 8pm. Please get in touch to book
Summer 2025
'Unity in the Sun' Day Retreat
21 Jun
1pm - 5pm
£69
Saturday 21st June will see Lisa from Mindfulness Flow and Jill from Inner Sense intertwine their many skills to deliver a magical grounding collaboration of Mindfulness, Qigong and Sound baths.
'Unity in the Sun' celebrates the summer solstice as we move in to the fire element and marks the beginning of a season for activity, movement and growth. This day retreat will give the opportunity to connect with yourself and others through gentle mindful meditation, soothing sounds of quartz crystal bowls and embracing your inner fire. Snacks and drink are included
Please get in touch with Lisa at lisa@mindfulnessflow.co.uk to book
Tipi Supper Club with Wild Kabn Kitchen
28 Jun
6 - 11pm
£65
We are very excited to welcome back Will Hamer of Wild Kabn Kitchen for the first instalment of our 2025 supper club series. Will's unique and wonderful open fire style of cooking allows you to explore the connection between food, fire and nature in the beautiful surroundings of the ancient pine forest here at The Dell. They will be offering up a beautifully curated 5 course meal cooked over the fire which celebrates local Scottish produce, in particular venison from right here in the Abernethy forest. The bar will be run by ourselves with a wide selection of soft drink, beers, wines and a cocktail or two for good measure. For more information and to book a place, please do get in touch
The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I - performance by Three Inch Fools
6 Jul
6.30pm - 9pm
£12 / £20
We are so delighted to be hosting Three Inch Fools here again for what's set to be a truly uplifting and energetic night of music, story telling and rip roaring hilarity. Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess takes to the stage herself, be the making of this heroine or spell the beginning of her downfall? The stage is set for regicidal rivalries, devious dramatics, and plotting playwrights. Beset by misunderstandings and a script that…let’s just say…needs some work, this production promises to be largely historical, always hysterical. A definite fun for all the family!
The performance will be on our lawn at The Dell with plenty space for you to bring your picnic rugs and deck chairs. You are very welcome to bring your own food, but we will be running a bar so no BYOB.
More information and to buy tickets, please get in touch.
Autumn 2025
Sorry. There are no workshops scheduled at this point in the year.
Winter 2025
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